Muslim Cleric Urges Ghanaian Youth To Shun Drugs and Alcohol Abuse

By Joseph Nana Yaw Cobbina

The National Chairman of the Ghana Muslim Mission, Sheikh Dr. Amen Bonsu, has urged Ghanaian youth to stay away from hard drugs and excessive alcohol consumption in order to maintain a healthy and meaningful lifestyle.

He noted that substance abuse not only destroys the liver and kidneys but also jeopardizes the future of young people.

Speaking at the National Eid al-Adha prayers, Sheikh Dr. Bonsu highlighted the achievements of the Ghana Muslim Mission, including the construction of 166 schools across the country.

He also mentioned the Mission’s initiative to provide shelter and care for underprivileged children by housing them in dedicated facilities.

Sheikh Dr. Bonsu emphasized that despite the abundant natural resources Allah has blessed Ghana with, the country still lags behind in development.

He attributed part of the problem to tribalism and called on Ghanaians to embrace unity, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.

The theme for this year’s National Conference, “Love, Have Mercy, and Spend for the Poor,” reflects the spirit of compassion and solidarity that Islam encourages, he said.

On the issue of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, Sheikh Dr. Bonsu stressed that the fight against environmental degradation is not the government’s responsibility alone. He called for a collective national effort to combat the destruction of water bodies and forest reserves.

“As we celebrate Eid al-Adha, may Allah accept our prayers, sacrifices, and deeds,” he concluded.